Admissions Requirements & Admissions Procedures:
A completed bachelor’s degree or its equivalent is required.
No specific degree, GPA, or prerequisite coursework are required.
The University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC) at Fort Worth conducts holistic application reviews. Applications are reviewed once they have been completed and verified by SOPHAS. UNTHSC does not offer conditional or provisional admission. All items must be received in order for an application to be reviewed and a decision rendered.
Application platform and deadlines are maintained on the College of Public Health (CPH) Admissions web page.
To Apply:
- Create an account and application via SOPHAS online application portal.
- Official transcripts from all universities/colleges attended.
- Statement of Purpose and Objectives (personal statement). This document should describe your interest in the field of study (degree and concentration) to which you are applying, your career goals, how the program will help you reach those goals, and why you chose the UNTHSC College of Public Health to pursue your graduate education.
- Three Letters of Recommendation. Ideal sources include academic professors, academic advisors, and employment/internship supervisors. Physician shadowing letters are not recommended. Letters from friends or relatives are never appropriate.
- Current resume or CV.
- GRE scores are optional - use institutional code 6565
- MS admissions does not have a specific minimum GPA. Competitive applicants often have a 3.0 or higher.
- Application Deadlines are posted here.
International Applicants:
English Language Proficiency: In addition to requirements listed here, applicants must demonstrate English language skills.
Education Equivalency: Applicants who have earned college credit from institutions outside of the United States will need to provide U.S. course equivalency documentation.
Please see our admission requirements for details.
Admitted students needing a visa should refer to the Office of International Services for next steps regarding issuance of immigration documents.
For questions about admissions, contact admissions@unthsc.edu.
The admissions process is designed in a manner that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or Veterans of the Vietnam Era status.
Information submitted in the application materials must be complete and correct. Prospective and current students must notify the proper institution officials regarding any changes in the information provided on their application. Falsification or omission of any information on the application documents will void a student’s admission, cancel their enrollment, and/or result in appropriate disciplinary action.
All materials submitted during the application process become the property of UNTHSC and cannot be returned.
Financial Decisions
The CPH dean offers a limited number of competitive scholarships to new incoming students each fall semester. To be considered, applicants must have completed and submitted their admission application through SOPHAS by the application deadline. Please note that all application materials must be received by the application service well enough in advance for the service to complete the coursework verification process to meet the deadline. Other financial assistance may be available through the Office of Financial Aid.
Program Details:
More information regarding the MS in Public Health Sciences program and curriculum can be found on the program home page .
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